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Love Forsaken

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 1, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent Series C

2nd Sunday of Lent Luke 13:31-35 Love Forsaken "At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, ’Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Just A Bunch Of Talking Heads

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 1, 2009

God intends us to be united in community, a community which scatters across the earth sharing the love of Christ.

A few years ago, I was on a road trip with several college students. We were on our way to Charleston, South Carolina, and I was driving the van late at night. I told the students that whoever rode “shot-gun” had the task of talking to me and keeping me awake. As we made our way over the flat, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Some Worshipped-- Some Didn't!

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 11, 2008

an analysis of the responses proclaimed during the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem. A focus on REAL worship.

John 12:12-19 This morning’s text deals with what we often call the “Triumphant” entry. It was primarily “triumphant” because of the people’s response, though, not because Christ entered the city in a triumphant fashion. Instead, Jesus came into the city in a humble and symbolic gesture of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Going For The Goal Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 10, 2008

It seems everyone today is talking about setting goals, in Philippians 3:12-4:1 Paul helps us move from goal setting to goal archiver.

Going for the Goal Philippians 3:12-4:1 This morning I would like to talk about going for the goal. Every Sport has it own goal, or objective. Help what is the goal of Basketball? Baseball? Football? Nascar Racing? Dale Earnhardt said, following one race, “I cried a little bit in the race ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Outreach: The Fruit Of The Harvest

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 20, 2012

God has given to all believers the Great Commission – to preach the good news and make disciples. It’s time to respond to this call from Jesus.

OUTREACH: THE FRUIT OF THE HARVEST OPEN – TIM TEBOW: Until the BCS national championship in 2009, Philippians 4:13 was the Scripture verse Tebow kept on his undereye strips. But he said he felt God prompting him to change it two days before big game to John 3:16, He recalled that when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: *other

True Religion

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 22, 2016

What was Jesus’ first and only stipulation for those He called? Follow Me!

True Religion Mark 2:13-17NLT Back in the 1980’s, the Minnesota Twins had this description of the game of baseball in their program: “You have two sides, one out in the field, and one in. Each man that's on the side that's in, goes out and when he's OUT he comes in and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Moses: A Matter Of Timing Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 17, 2014

Moses was God's man in God's place but his timing was not always on target.

1. The metaphor of the Olympic Games of Rome is key to the NT writers a. In the Revelation, John (and us) declares that the games of the emperor were not about Domitian but about God and Jesus at work in history b. Think of the ways he could have said to the world that Jesus is his son; until the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Kind Of Mother

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

Some mothers give their self to their children. Others give their children to themselves. God's kind of Mother does this.

God's Kind of Mother 1 Kings 3:16-28 Today is a very special day… a day when we honor and pay respect to a very special person ... our Mothers. To use the words of Abraham Lincoln, "It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this" Mother‘s Day began in Virginia, back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Know Jesus

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 9, 2017

We are to truly know Jesus.

Sunday Night: Know Jesus Place: BLCC Date: 2/13/17 Text: John 7.25-31 CT: We are to truly know Jesus. When the Bible scholar N.T. (Tom) Wright was asked what he would tell his children on his deathbed he said, "Look at Jesus." Tom Wright explained why: The [Person] who walks out of [the pages of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 28, 2019

Before quitting and throwing in the towel, we'll learn 4 lessons to give us hope to keep rowing through the storms of life.

PowerPoint for this message is available for free if you request them by email at saved2follow@hotmail.com. The message can also be viewed at the church website at www.mountzionfamily.com. Thanks for viewing the message. " Row, Row, Row Your Boat" Scripture Reference: John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Roots

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 10, 2023

The picture seen around the world - NFL Players and staff on their knees in prayer. What does that say to us and were all those prayers indeed heard and answered? Why is this answer important for believers today?

It was the picture of 2023 seen around the world. Even non-sports fans were impacted as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest following a play on Monday Night. Medical teams rushed in. For 10 agonizing minutes CPR was administered. Finally, a faint heartbeat was detected. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-13

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the idea of reconnecting with God to fulfill our deep needs of being known and loved, amidst the loneliness and disconnection often felt in our fast-paced, digital world.

To know and be known, these are two of our deepest needs as relational beings. And in this fast paced, disconnected digital world, it’s easy to have all the followers, all the connections, and all the fans but still feel completely alone. But, we were made for more than relational dissonance. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 55:8-9

Topics: Reconnection, Divine Love, Life Purpose

Sermon Series: Known

When You Feel Like A Failure

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 7, 2015

When you're in misery, call out to God for mercy.

When You Feel Like a Failure Psalm 51 Rev. Brian Bill August 8-9, 2015 Confession didn’t come all that easy for me when I was growing up. I think it was because I was expected to spill my sins to our priest in a confessional booth. This was difficult because he and my parents were close ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Really Memorial Day Week End?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2023

I titled this sermon IS IT REALLY MEMORIAL DAY WEEK END?

The reason I ask this question is because as I was watching the news recently: • I heard people making plans to travel some place. • I heard about stores advertising their products • I heard about family gatherings But I did not hear anything about the brave men and women who gave their life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5, Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 10, 2002

This parable gives us three principles for being Shrewd Disciples.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 42 “Parable of the Shrewd Steward” Luke 16:1-15 A middle-aged man is in trouble with his boss. He has helped himself to his employer funds one time too many and now he is facing the music. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist